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MA58 WFD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,766 mi
Last recorded177,766 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 WFD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 177,766 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 177,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 174,584 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 174,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 172,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 166,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 157,587 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 157,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 143,961 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 143,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 119,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 3 Oct 2015 119,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,770 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 70,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 56,484 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,386 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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MA58 WFD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA58 WFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA58 WFD registered?

MA58 WFD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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